MLB

Nationals recall Marrero

CINCINNATI (AP)

The Washington Nationals recalled first baseman Chris Marrero
from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League on Saturday.

Marrero, 23, fills the roster spot opened on Friday when
Washington placed right-handed reliever Ryan Mattheus on the 15-day
disabled list with a strained right shoulder.

Marrero, Washington's first pick and the 15th overall selection
in the 2006 draft, batted .300 with 30 doubles, 14 home runs, 69
RBI and 59 runs scored in 127 contests this season with the Chiefs.
His 145 hits rank second in the International League. He is a
three-time minor league All-Star and has posted a combined .285
batting average with 134 doubles, seven triples, 83 home runs and
369 RBI during his six minor league seasons.

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